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Land degradation and desertification represents one of the most striking sets of processes affecting the Mediterranean Region causing persistent deterioration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the land components, especially the soil. Land degradation, then, results in loss of overall productivity, which in turn impairs sustainable development. This is particularly evident in the Southern Mediterranean, with entire landscapes no longer able to maintain their productive functions.
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Zdruli, P., Steduto, P., Bogliotti, C. (2006). Fostering networking and exchange of information in the Mediterranean region: The MEDCOASTLAND Thematic Network1. In: Kepner, W.G., Rubio, J.L., Mouat, D.A., Pedrazzini, F. (eds) Desertification in the Mediterranean Region. A Security Issue. NATO Security Through Science Series, vol 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3760-0_18
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